- Letter
Detector orientation matters: Consequences for gravitational-wave background detectability
Phys. Rev. D 114, L081101 – Published 5 October, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/pb46-wwt8
Abstract
Cross-correlation searches for gravitational-wave backgrounds depend on the geometrical configuration (physical separation and relative orientation) of the detectors comprising the network. Applying standard techniques to a few simple examples, we illustrate how the relative orientation of a pair of Earth-based L-shaped laser interferometers can drastically impact the detectability of both isotropic and anisotropic gravitational-wave backgrounds.
